Two Fulton Deputies Killed Tuesday In Traffic Crash Near Augusta

FULTON COUNTY, GA — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office announced the department is mourning the loss of two deputies after they were killed in traffic accident near Augusta Tuesday morning.

The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the accident which happened shortly after 11 a.m.

The two deputies were on duty in a patrol car on Interstate 20 in Columbia County near Grovetown, Georgia. The fatal accident claimed the lives of Deputy Anthony White, a seven-year veteran who joined the agency in December 2012 and Deputy Kenny Ingram who would have marked his 15-years of service in October. Both were assigned to the law enforcement division of the sheriff’s office.

Chaplains who volunteer with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office are offering grief counseling to the deputies’ family members and colleagues.

“These men had a profound sense of duty throughout their distinguished careers with this agency and for us and this county, the loss of these deputies is devastating,” Fulton Sheriff Ted Jackson said.

The deputies were on their way to pick up an inmate to transfer to the Fulton County Jail. No one else was in the vehicle.

Georgia State Patrol spokeswoman Lt. Stephanie Stallings told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the officers' "Dodge Charger hit the back of a tractor-trailer that was stopped for traffic, authorities said. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene."

Gov. Brian Kemp tweeted, "Tragic news. Please join @GAFirstLady, the girls, and I in praying for the families, loved ones, and colleagues of these two officers. The thoughts and prayers of all Georgians are with you."